Effective Date: May 1, 2024

Inplay School of Music, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you engage with us, including via our website at https://inplaymusicschool.com, registration forms, lessons, or communication channels.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Age of the student

• Payment information (e.g., checks, Zelle, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Stripe)

• Messages or content submitted via contact forms

B. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address

• Browser type and device identifiers

• Date/time of visit

• Pages visited

• Referring website

• Cookie and tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Lesson registration and scheduling

• Payment processing and invoicing

• Email communications (updates, newsletters, reminders)

• Internal analytics and performance improvement

• Advertising and retargeting

• Legal compliance and fraud prevention

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

• Marketing and email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Facebook Ads)

• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required

• Service providers who help us operate securely and efficiently

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure payment processing

• HTTPS encryption

• Access restrictions for internal systems

• Regular plugin and system updates

Please note that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your personal data

• Withdraw your consent for marketing

• Manage your cookie preferences

To make a request, contact us at office@inplaymusicschool.com.

6. Children’s Privacy

We only collect student information from parents or legal guardians. If we discover we’ve collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may link to or embed third-party content or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Stripe). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy and to comply with legal obligations.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. The new version will be posted on our website with the effective date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates your acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Inplay School of Music, LLC
Email: office@inplaymusicschool.com

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes will be resolved in courts located in Texas.

12. Disclaimer: No Liability Guarantee

We take appropriate precautions to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. By using our services, you acknowledge that we are not liable for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

13. Cookie Policy and Consent

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

• Enable essential website functionality

• Understand visitor behavior via Google Analytics

• Deliver personalized ads via Facebook Pixel and similar tools

You may accept or reject cookies when visiting our website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

14. California Residents (CCPA Disclosure)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect

• Request access or deletion

• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

• Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To make a CCPA request, contact office@inplaymusicschool.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

15. EU and EEA Residents (GDPR Disclosure)

If you reside in the European Economic Area, you may:

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data

• Object to processing or withdraw consent

• Request data portability

• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Our legal basis for processing includes your consent and performance of services (e.g., lesson registration).

16. Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users by email or via our website in accordance with applicable law.